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Is the 2024 Topps Now MLS Lionel Messi #173 Black worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-06-22 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$47.00
PSA 9 value
$33.00
PSA 10 value
$204.58
PSA 10 gem rate
86.7%
Based on the numbers below, this card is a strong grading candidate at current prices: a PSA 10 nets an estimated $93 profit and 86.7% of recent submissions gemmed.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $47.00 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $3.76 |
| Grading fee (value tier) | $25.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $80.76 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | +$93.13 (+115%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | −$52.71 |
Assumptions: $25 grading, $5 shipping, 8% tax on the raw purchase, and keeping 85% of the sale after marketplace fees. Your numbers will differ — run them below.
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